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HR Technology Director

Hospital for Special Surgery
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jan 2026
💰 $170,875/yr($112,000/yr$170,875/yr)

About the role

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Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
 
If this describes you then let’s talk!
 
HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.


Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $112,000.00 - $170,875.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Lead the strategy, design, and execution of HR technology and analytics solutions at HSS
  • Own and oversee the full HR technology ecosystem, with Workday as the system of record
  • Develop and execute a multi-year digital HR roadmap aligned with enterprise objectives
  • Manage Workday implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and integrations
  • Establish best practices for system configuration, data governance, security, and compliance
  • Develop enterprise-level HR metrics, dashboards, and predictive models
  • Enable data-driven workforce planning and operational insights
  • Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to ensure regulatory adherence
  • Promote innovation, automation, and continuous improvement across HR services
  • Lead, develop, and manage direct and indirect teams

Key Competencies & Core Capabilities:

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

  • Aligns HR technology and analytics strategy with HSS’s clinical, academic, and operational priorities
  • Translates workforce and organizational needs into scalable, compliant digital solutions
  • Understands the unique demands of a 24/7 healthcare and unionized workforce environment

HR Technology & Platform Expertise

  • Deep expertise in Workday HCM, including Analytics, Prism, Data Lakes, integrations, and system architecture
  • Leads system implementations, upgrades, and continuous optimization of HR platforms
  • Leverages AI, automation, and agentic workflows to enhance HR operations and service delivery

Data Literacy, Analytics & Storytelling

  • Develops and maintains HR dashboards, workforce metrics, and predictive analytics
  • Uses tools such as Workday Prism, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
  • Translates complex data into compelling insights that inform executive and operational decision-making

Leadership & Change Management

  • Builds, mentors, and leads high-performing HR technology and analytics teams
  • Partners across HR, IT, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to deliver enterprise-wide solutions
  • Applies structured change management practices to ensure adoption and sustained value

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
  • Influences senior leaders and acts as a trusted advisor across the organization
  • Fosters collaboration across clinical, research, and administrative stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field required
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of Workday expertise, including Analytics, Prism, Data Lakes, and AI (including Agentic AI)
  • Demonstrated experience leading and managing direc

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Company

Hospital for Special Surgery

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